Which of the following lacks a sexual stage and is known as 'Fungi Imperfecti'?
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Correct answer: Deuteromycetes
Deuteromycetes are called imperfect fungi because only their asexual or vegetative phases are known. Once a sexual stage is discovered, they are usually moved to Ascomycetes or Basidiomycetes.
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